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  1. #1
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    Unhappy Macro's on Fanuc OT

    Hello
    I'm trying to get macro's working on some on the Fanuc OT controlled machines, some of which work.

    The parameters I have already changed are 912 / 913 to 10000000.

    But on some machines when I put a program from my PC into it, i.e.

    %
    :1000(TEST MACRO PROG)
    #18=5
    WHILE[#18GT0]DO1
    N1
    #18=#18-1
    END1
    M99
    %

    It inputs perfectly and runs, but on some it crashes with alarm
    004 or 006

    I have noticed this happens when a character like [ ] ( ) are trying to go in, as they do not display on the Fanuc program screen either.

    Does anybody know why this could be, or how to enable the other characters.

    pinguS

  2. #2
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    It means Fanuc wants more money

    The 0T control is very basic, you have to buy an option from Fanuc to run macro.

    Karl

  3. #3
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    Ok, but I never bought the option on the other machines, oh well, just have to make do I suppose

  4. #4
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    You need to check parameter 902 for bit 6=1 (7th bit from right).
    Al.
    CNC, Mechatronics Integration and Custom Machine Design

    “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.”
    Albert E.

  5. #5
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    Checked it, this one is fine
    Actually the two Fanuc OT, one which works Macros and one which doesn't, both 900 series parameters are identicle.

    hmmm....

  6. #6
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    If it is

    a Series 0TA it will require new ROM chips.
    Paul Sevin - Ovation Engineering, Inc.
    http://www.ovationengineering.com

  7. #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by pinguS
    Hello
    I'm trying to get macro's working on some on the Fanuc OT controlled machines, some of which work.

    The parameters I have already changed are 912 / 913 to 10000000.

    But on some machines when I put a program from my PC into it, i.e.

    %
    :1000(TEST MACRO PROG)
    #18=5
    WHILE[#18GT0]DO1
    N1
    #18=#18-1
    END1
    M99
    %

    It inputs perfectly and runs, but on some it crashes with alarm
    004 or 006

    I have noticed this happens when a character like [ ] ( ) are trying to go in, as they do not display on the Fanuc program screen either.

    Does anybody know why this could be, or how to enable the other characters.

    pinguS

    Where are the [ ] ( ) characters? On the 0 control it's possible to change a parameter to change the keypad [ ] keys to input ( ) instead. To use macros you need extended edit to give both types of brackets through the soft keys at the bottom of the screen.
    Alan B

  8. #8
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    Once again, if it's an "0TA" series you're outta luck. No way that I know of to turn on parentheses or square brackets. In my experience I've had to create the macros offline and load them through the RS-232 port.
    Paul Sevin - Ovation Engineering, Inc.
    http://www.ovationengineering.com

  9. #9
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    I tried to turn on macros on OT-C (1995) chancing only parameter 902 bit 6 to 1, but it did not worked.

    So, do I have to turn on also parameters 912 / 913 to 10000000 to get properly working macros?

  10. #10
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    I'll put my 2 bobs worth in,
    006 alarm is sign "-" input error (input after an address with which it cannot be used) or 2 or more sign were input...

    try putting [] either side of #18-1
    ie #18=[#18-1]

    yup 902 is macro A
    and 913 is macro B

    dunno the difference but B is cleverer than A

  11. #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by la_coterie
    I'll put my 2 bobs worth in,
    Shouldn't that be 24 new pence (and in France yet )
    Al.
    CNC, Mechatronics Integration and Custom Machine Design

    “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.”
    Albert E.

  12. #12
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    Actually according to my 1970 lsd to decimal converter I find that it's 10 new pence

    or my 14 centimes worth here in France

    sh*t weather as well

  13. #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by la_coterie
    Actually according to my 1970 lsd to decimal converter I find that it's 10 new pence
    Of course :wave:
    Al.
    CNC, Mechatronics Integration and Custom Machine Design

    “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.”
    Albert E.

  14. #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by la_coterie
    yup 902 is macro A
    and 913 is macro B

    dunno the difference but B is cleverer than A
    Do you mean 912?

    Can I turn on both A & B from parameters, or should I turn on only either one.
    Just checking.

  15. #15
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    my info says its 913

    I've got both turned on seems happy but I've a problem with G31, but that's to do with the machine

  16. #16
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    Lightbulb no parenthesis or brackets

    I've recently started a new job and one of the machines I run is a johnsford kneemill (bridgeport) the control is a fanuc om-I ran fanuc at one of my last jobs a makino mcb1210 with a pro3 fanuc control-this om fanuc seems different-for one, the keypad has no parenthesis or brackets so I cant do anything with macros-someone mentioned and extended edit function-how do you activate this feature? The keypad on this thing is extremely condensed- I think its like only 12 keys or something all letters a-z are not available. Anyway I guess what I want to know is will this thing do macros? or am I trying to do something this machine was never meant to do? thanks for the input andy

  17. #17
    Quote Originally Posted by psevin View Post
    a Series 0TA it will require new ROM chips.
    Do you know what is the ROM chip code?(For fanuc OTA)

    wich one of these are the one?

    https://elektro-technik-grote.de/Fanuc-Order-Made-Macro-A02B-0083-J550-0A-06-Edit-03-Module_1#6d55/mobile/m=and&q=FANUC+ORDER+MADE+MACRO

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